Government of Meghalaya
Budget Speech

1994 – 95

By

Shri J. D. Pohrmen

Finance Minister, Meghalaya

29th March, 1994

Mr. Speaker Sir,

It is my privilege
to present before this august House the Budget Estimates for 1994-95.

NATIONAL ECONOMY 1993-94

There has been a
substantial improvement in the over all economic situation of the country. The
process of economic restructuring and reform began in 1992-93 has
initiated a period of economic recovery which is likely to continue. The
Indian economy is reported to grow at 4% in 1993-94 as in the previous year and
appears to have emerged decisively from the crisis of 1990-91. Inflation has
been reduced to about half the peak level of 17% reached in August, 1991.
The agriculture sector has been performing well. The growth of value added in
agriculture and allied sectors is estimated to be 2.3% in 1993-94. The public
food grains stock stood at over 23 million tonnes on 1st January, 1994. This is
the highest level in seven years and will thus ensure adequate food security. In
the industrial front, however, the growth has been somewhat slow in 1993-94
largely due to sluggishness of capital goods sector as the firms have been
restructuring their investment plants to adjust to the new situation. It is seen
that the turn-around in investment in the capital goods sector has begun.

Progress on the external front has been, indeed, most remarkable. The country's
export has increased by 21 percent in dollar terms in the first 10 months
of 1993-94. Imports have shown a decline of 1.3 percent despite liberalisation
of import policy and lowering of import duties. Consequently, the current
account deficit in 1993-94 is likely to be less than 0.5%n of the G.D.P. the
lowest since 1977-78 and even a small surplus is expected on invisible
account. Our foreign currency reserves which were a little over 1 billion in
June 1991 are now close to $13 billion.

The national Per Capita Income at current prices (Quick Estimates) is
estimated at Rs.6249 in 1992-93 as against Rs.5583 of the previous year. There
has been some improvement in the unemployment situation as the available data of
persons registered with employment exchange shows a fall of 1.4% in
November, 1993 as compared to November,1992.

While presenting the Union Budget for 1994-95, the Union Finance Minister stated
that major tasks before the nation are to accelerate the reform process, to
correct the slippage in fiscal deficit that has occurred in the current
year, to provide a stimulus for industrial recovery particularly in capital
goods sector, to continue efforts towards raising Agricultural output with
emphasis on horticulture development, to reorient our development policies to
deal effectively the problem of mass poverty, unemployment and social
deprivation, particularly in the rural areas. It is however noticed that the
central assistance for the State Plan is proposed to be reduced by Rs.1710
crores. It is hoped that this will not affect the allocation to special category
States. Nevertheless, it points to the need for greater fiscal discipline,
efficient use of development schemes for states.

STATE ECONOMY

The provisional
and quick estimate of Net Domestic Product at current prices increased from
Rs.945.68 crores in 1991-92 to Rs.1070.72 crores in 1992-93 registering a
growth of 13.22 per cent over the year as against 19.01 percent in the preceding
year. The per capita income at current prices is Rs.5769 in 1992-93 as against
Rs.5231 in 1991-92 which is 10.28 percent increase. In real terms i.e.,
1980-81 prices the Net State Domestic Product rose from Rs.344.66 crores in
1991-92 to Rs.370.36 crores in 1992-93 registering a growth of 7.5% only during
the year as against 11.4% in the preceding year. Similarly, the per capita
income in real terms rose by only 4.7% from Rs.1906 in 1991-92 to Rs.1995 in
1992-93.

Agriculture Sector is the predominant sector of the State's economy and
contributed about 30% of the Net State Domestic Product at constant
prices. However, the progress of Agriculture sector continues to be
constrained due to the practice of traditional method of cultivation like
shifting or jhum cultivation which affects the agricultural
productivity of the major crops of the State. The total food grains
production in 1993-94 as estimated is 1,73,850 metric tonnes as against
1,45,199 metric tones in 19993 and 1,55,199 metric tonnes in 1991-92. The
production of rice is estimated at 1,35,320 metric tonnes in 1993-94 compared to
1,14,036 metric tonnes in 1992-93 and 1,21,067 metric tonnes in 1991-92.
The production of potato which is one of the major commercial crops of the State
is estimated in 1993-94 at 1,72,000 metric tonnes as against 1,19,563 metric
tonnes in 1992-93 and 1,53,159 metric tonnes in 1991-92. The average yield of
potato in 1993-94 is estimated at 9890 Kgs per hectare as compared to 6740 kg
per hectare in 1992-93 indicating that possibly the declining trend in growth
rate of potato has been now checked.

As
regards horticultural crops, the anticipated achievement under all fruits is
estimated at 2,53,000 metric tonnes with a total cropped area of 25,690 hectares
in 1993-94.

There has
been a significant increase in the number of registered small scale
industrial Units in the State in recent years. However, the number of registered
factories in the State stagnated during recent years resulting in fall in
industrial employment. The number of registered factories is 53 in 1993
employing 2604 persons as against 2493 in 1992. In mining & Geology
Sector, the production of minerals has shown a decline over the last few years.
The production of Coal in 1993 fell to 15.44 lakh metric tonnes from
26.21 lakh metric tonnes in 1992 indicating a fall of 41.09% from the level of
1990-91. The production of limestone and sillimanite in 1992 also decreased by
20% and 37.05% respectively from 1991 and its production in 1993 has been
2.09 lakh metric tonnes against 1.88 lakh metric tonnes in 1992 indicating an
increase of 11.1%. The production of cement from the only major Cement Plant
at Sohra shows a decline of 17.6 percent in 1992.

The
incidence of large scale unemployment has been causing great concern to the
State Government. According to Employment Exchanges, the number of registered
unemployed Engineering, Graduates rose from 56 in 1990 to 66 in 1992 and
95 in 1993. The number of registered unemployed Agriculture Graduates went up
from 4 in 1991 to 24 in 1992 and the general graduates from 1617 in 1991
to 1646 in 1992. The total number of unemployed persons went up to 12,109 in
1992 from 11,713 in 1991 which indicate a marginal increase of 3.38 per cent as
against 13.82 percent of the preceding year. The number of persons
employed in public sector are 65.448 in 1992-93 as against 64,394 in
1991-92 showing a marginal improvement. The numbers of persons employed in
private sector are 4962 in 1992-93 as against 4835 in 1991-92 showing an
increase of 2.63 per cent. The Government have reconstituted Meghalaya
Employment Generation Council to review the employment situation of the
State and to evolve a coordinated strategy for expanding employment
opportunities in both urban and rural sectors.

The
Consume Price Index (CIP) for Urban non-manual employees reflects that the cost
of living at Shillong centre is the highest during the last few years. The
Consumer Price Index (1984-85 as the base) of Shillong Centre as on September,
1993 is reported at 235 which is the highest among the selected centres of the
country. An upward trend of prices is noticeable in the State particularly at
Shillong. Wholesale and retail prices of essential commodities increased causing
much hardships to the people. As the availability of essential commodities in
the state is dependent of supplies from outside. the sharp additional
increase in prices is somewhat unavoidable.

Over
the years, the Banking sector has shown considerable improvement in the increase
in total number of bank branches in the State from a mere 79 in 1983 to 210 in
December, 1993. The total deposits in the State increased from Rs.503.26
crores in December 1992 to Rs.659.12 crores in December 1993 registering a
growth rate of 31 percent during the period. The volume of credit rose
from Rs.105.50 crores in December 1992 to Rs.118.01 crores in December 1993
indicating an increase of about 12 percent. However, the credit-deposit-ratio
was only 17.90 percent in December 1993 against 20.96 percent in December
1992.There is scope for much improvement in flow of Bank credit for which
concerted effort by the Banks and the State promotional agencies is necessary.

PLANNING

The approved Eighth Plan (1992-97) outlay of Meghalaya is Rs.1,029 crores.
During 1993-94 Rs.281 crores has been allocated and also for 1994-95 inclusive
of an outlay of Rs.37 crores for external Aided Projects and Rs.41.19 crores as
Negotiated. Loans.

The
Schemes under External Aided Projects are to be taken up in consultation with
the Government of India. the release of the fund by the Central Government would
be subject to acceptance of the scheme and will be in the pattern of 90 percent
grant and 10 percent as Loan under the Special Category State facilities.

An
amount of Rs.958 lakhs has been allotted to the State out of the Plan outlay of
the North Eastern Council during 1994-95 against the current years outlay of
Rs.980.50 lakhs. Government also expects to receive substantial fund as Central
Share under Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes.

The
year 1994-95 is the mid-year of the Eight Plan. During the year emphasis will be
to complete ongoing schemes. Maximum utilisation of Plan funds and
institutional finances to help increase employment opportunities and
implementation of Schemes in the core sector particularly anti poverty Schemes
will receive Government's full attention.

PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

The Programme
Implementation Department is assigned the task of monitoring, review and follow
up action on implementation of plan schemes of the Government and in particular,
the 20 Points programme which are to be pursued emphatically. To achieve these
objectives, the Department had set up a Computer Cell to develop State
Information System, Public Enterprise Cell and the Evaluation Unit to gear up
the monitoring system and effective review of Government's Plan programmes.

AGRICULTURE

Though the State's
economy is primarily dependent on Agriculture, the net cropped area is
relatively small being about 2.01 lakh hectares only. Government has given
priority to food grains productions and horticulture in the Annual Plan for
1994-95. In the current year food grains production is expected to reach 1.74
lakh tonnes while the target for 1994-95 has been set at 2.03 lakh tonnes.
The target for potato stands at 1,74.000 tonnes. Development of commercial
crops like ginger, cotton, jute, mesta and mushroom are also being given
due emphasis. Efforts are also on to popularise seeds of maize, wheat,
pulses through demonstration and minikit programmes.

The Department has given stress on development of Horticulture and excepts to
boost the total production of horticulture crops in the State to 2.53 lakh
tonnes by the end of 1993-94. A target production of 2.95 lakh tonnes is
proposed for the year 1994-95.

The National Watershed Development Project for Rain fed Areas under Central
Sector Scheme will have an area coverage of 400 hectares.

Greater thrust is being given to minor irrigation to boost agricultural
production. The Department's anticipated achievement in 1993-94 is 2920
hectares as against the target of 2750 hectares. Some new Schemes in the
areas of water harvesting/drip irrigation will be taken up during 1994-95.

Under the 8th Plan, a provision of Rs.3,320.00 lakhs has been earmarked. Against
the current year's allocation of Rs.1,533.00 lakhs, the outlay for the year
1994-95 is fixed at Rs.1,433.00 lakhs including Rs.400.00 lakhs under EAP.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & VETERINARY

Live Stock and Dairy Farming play an important role in generating self
employment to the people. The Veterinary institutions extend health coverage to
farm animals and poultry. Besides meat, milk and egg production, the existing
farms in the State have been strengthened to supply inputs to the farmers.
Necessary training is imparted to the farmers to familiarise them with the
latest techniques in livestock management. Upgrading some of the existing
Institutions, extending health coverage to farm animals and poultry and thereby
improving the farmers economic well-being has been the policy of the
Government. Amount has been earmarked for giving subsidy to the educated
unemployed youths to take up Dairy Farming, Piggery production, poultry and
Broiler production.

During 1994-95 steps will be taken to set up Veterinary hospitals in each
district and upgrade some Veterinary Aid Centres into veterinary dispensaries.
Clinical laboratory at Shillong has been provided with modern
facilities for diagnosis of animal diseases. The physical target during 1994-95
for production of meat has been fixed at 24000 tonnes, of milk at 56,000
litres and eggs at 74 lakhs.

Existing five Milk Chilling Plants located at Shillong, Jowai, Ganol, Nongstoin
and Gangodobi continue to provide remunerative market for milk producers in
rural areas. One more Milk Chilling Plant is being established at
Williamnagar. Steps have been taken to increase the procurement of milk for the
chilling plants to utilise their installed capacity.

The plan outlay for 1994-95 is fixed at Rs.450.00 lakhs for the Animal
& Husbandry Sector while in respect of Dairy development sector a provision
of Rs.50.00 lakhs has been kept.

FISHERIES

During 1993-94 the
main emphasis was given on production of fish farms. Improvement of Government
fish farms has been taken up in order to promote fish seed production for supply
to the fish farmers. A new farm is proposed to be set up at Byrnihat. The target
of fish seed production fixed at 4.00 million is expected to be achieved at the
end of March,'94. The target for production of fish seed for the year 1994-95 is
fixed at 4.00 million. To augment fish production both Captive and Culture
Fisheries have been adopted for which financial assistance is being
provided to Pisiculturists on individual and cooperative basis. Private
Pisiculturists are being imparted with training in modern concept of fish
culture both inside and outside the State. During 1994-95, 300 fish farmers are
proposed to be trained. Rs.114.00 lakhs has been provided during 1994-95.

CO-OPERATION

The Cooperative
Movement in the State though lagging far behind, the cooperative activities have
grown significantly over the years in terms of new areas, such as Credit and
Banking, Consumers, Weaving and Processing Cooperatives. The Meghalaya
Cooperative Apex Bank is the Apex body of Cooperative credit. Expansion of
credit portfolio, diversification by opening more branches in rural areas and
growth centres, mobilisation of more deposits and ensuring better Credit Deposit
ratio are some of the major activities and achievements of this Institution. The
Weaving Cooperatives are providing self employment opportunities to the
women weavers. On completion of modernisation and expansion programmes, the Garo
Hills Cooperative Cotton Ginning & Oil Mills Ltd. is expected to provide and
marginal cotton growers of Garo Hills. Efforts are on to strengthen and
revitalise the cooperative movement and making them effective instruments for
socio-economic development of the people. Integrated Cooperative
Development Project is expected to start soon in the State through the National
Cooperative Development corporation.

FOREST

The total
forest area in the State is 8510 Sq.Kms. out of which only933 sq. kms is under
the control of the State Govt. and the rest under the District Councils and
private management. Management of the Forests is oriented towards achieving the
following objectives:-

(1) To ensure protection of water, soils, climates and
wild life by simple and natural means through forest conservation and
improvement.

(2) To preserve multiple and stable ecosystem.

(3) To gradually restrict the export of timber outside the
State, in uncovered from and to completely ban the export of small sized timber.

(4) To enhance the productive potential of forest by use of
genetically high quality seed and planting sector.

(5) Massive afforestation of abandoned jhum lands and other
degraded tracts of the State under social forestry sector. An area of about
2,000 hectares is proposed to be brought under the intensive tree cover scheme
during the year 1994-95.

(6) Creation of wild life Reserves and facilities for
protection and multiplication of rare wild life species.

(7) Strengthening forestry Research and Training in the
State.

SOIL CONSERVATION

Coupled
with primitive and destructive cultivation practices like jhuming, steep slope
cultivation, uncontrolled deforestation, wild fires, extensive grazing etc., the
State of Meghalaya with its undulating topography and high intensity
rainfall, suffers from acute soil erosion problems and ecosystem degradation.
The task of Soil Conservation is challenging. To combat the problem of soil
erosion, the Department has envisaged multi programmed schemes. These are (1)
Soil Survey and testing (2) Erosion control works (3) Afforestation (4) Water
conservation (5) Water harvesting structures (6) Extension and Training (7) Land
Development (8) Jhum Control scheme with cash crop Development programmes like
cultivation of Rubber, Cashewnut cultivation etc. (9) Watershed Management
Programmes and so on. Afforestation programme for 480 hectares,
Agricultural land with assured irrigation for 400 hectares, Erosion
control works on 650 hectares, Cash crop Development on 550 hectares have been
projected as target during 1994-95

Against the total 8th Plan tentative outlay of Rs.2440 lakhs, a provision of
Rs.602.00 lakhs has been made for the year 1994-95.

COMMUNITY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The
community and Rural Development Department implements programmes to extend
benefit to the rural people by accelerating developmental works and also
provides avenues for public participation and creation of tangible community
assets.

The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP), the Jawahar Rozgar Jojana (JRY),
Employment Assurance Scheme of Prime Minister, Special Scheme for Assistance to
Small Farmers and Marginal Farmers including Training Scheme for Research &
Training in rural Development are the important programmes under the Department.

During 1993-94 an amount of Rs.410 lakhs has been provided, which include a
provision of 210 lakhs for implementation of Schemes designed to raise
identified families about the poverty line. Under Jawahar Rozgar Yojana,
preference will be given to SC/ST and other backward classes and 30 percent
reservation for women has also been provided in employment under this scheme for
which an outlay of 79 lakhs has been earmarked. The outlay for IRDP in
1994-95 is 274.11 lakhs.

Employment Assurance Scheme is a new Scheme to provide gainful employment for
100 days during the lean agricultural season to all able-bodies
villagers which will be implemented in all Blocks. Besides Central Share, State
Government has provided Rs.40.00 Lakhs during the current plan. It may be
mentioned that the Prime Minister announced this scheme on Mahatma
Gandhi's birthday on 2nd October 1993 and the Government of India allotted
Rs.160 lakhs under the scheme as its share which is 80 percent of the total
cost. Rs.40.00 lakhs was later matched by the State Government for the
year 1994-95, Planning Commission have approved an outlay of Rs.96 lakhs as
State Share of 20 percent of the total cost.

A special Rural Works Programme (SRWP) with the objective of involving the rural
population in developmental works right from the planning to the implementation
stage will be intensified in 1994-95 with a provision of Rs.90.00 lakhs for
creation of durable social assets. Apart from the normal Community Developmental
Programmes, the Department is also implementing other schemes under Agriculture,
Education, Water Supply, construction of rural roads and such other sectors.

INDUSTRIES

With its
vast Agro-resources and Forest wealth, rich mineral deposits including coal and
untapped Hydel resources, the State has great potential for industrial
development. Yet it has remained industrially backward. In the Annual Plan
94-95, Rs.917 lakhs for large and medium scale industries and Rs.145 lakhs
for small scale industries have been provided. Khadi and Village Industries
Board will have an allocation of Rs.40.00 lakhs during 1994-95 to continue
its efforts to raise Village and Handicraft sector. The main planks of State
industrial development strategy are (a) Promotion of Industries in the large and
medium Sector through equity participation of the M.I.D.C. in joint sector
projects, (b) containing support to District Industries Centres including the
new DICs at Nongpoh and Baghmara to promote small industries, (c) implementation
of schemes for setting up of Growth centres, Industrial Areas and (d)
Support to Khadi and Village industries.

Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation has since promoted setting up
of a number of small industrial enterprises in the joint sector. There are
proposals for developing the Industrial areas at Umiam and Byrnihat.

The Growth Centre Scheme at Mendipathar is proposed to be implemented during
1994-95 with the finance from the Government of India.

Pollution control measure in the MCCL will also be taken up at an
estimated cost of Rs.6 crores.

The Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Feasibility Study and Man
Power Training schemes will continue to be implemented through the Meghalaya
Industrial Development Corporation. With the objective of promoting
entrepreneurship among the youths of the State and to assist the unemployed
youths, Government have also initiated the implementation of the Prime
Minister's Rozgar Yojana programme.

POWER

Power plays a vital and significant role in the growth and development of the
State. During 1993-94 the total allocation against power sector was Rs.4450
lakhs of which entire amount is in the form of loan from financial
Institutional inclusive of an amount of Rs.2600 lakhs against external
aid. The main works include completion of Stage IV portions of Umiam Umtru
stage IV Project with Upper Khri diversion, construction of Transmission
net-work and associated Sub-Station, improvement in Distribution system, rural
electrification, investigation of future scheme and also detailed investigation
of Leshka Myntdu Hydro Electric Project. Further investigation works
on Mini Hydel Generation Projects at Lakroh, mini Ganal and Galwang have been
completed. The feasibility report for the Lakroh Projects is expected to
commence in 1994-95.

During 1994-95, Planning Commission has recommended an outlay of Rs.4450 lakhs.
Major portion of expenditure is proposed against renovation of modernisation of
existing generation Units at Umiam Stage I and Umiam Stage II Power Stations.
The funding of the same is to be done by External Aids. State Government loan of
Rs.650 lakhs is proposed against Power Sector. The main thrust will be on the
improvement of distribution and sub-transmission system. An amount of Rs.908
lakhs with loan from M/s R.E.C. Ltd, is proposed under rural
electrification.

Emphasis has been laid on development of non-conventional sources of energy.
72000 L.P.D. of Solar Hot Water Systems have already been installed.
Decentralisation of electricity generation through Solar Photovoltaic and Micro
Hydel is also continuing. Programmes for cooking energy shall also
continue through use of Solar Cookers, Bio-Gas and Improved Chullahs. Integrated
rural energy Planning is extended to bring more people under the ambit of the
programme to meet the basic energy needs of the indigenous tribal people of the
State by promotion of various energy-efficient technologies.

MINING AND GEOLOGY

Meghalaya is a store house of economic minerals. the Department is engaged in
exploration of mineral resources ins the State. Nine mineral exploration
programmes have been taken up during the year 1993-94. During1994-95 nine
investigation programmes are proposed including ground water investigation
and Geo-technical studies. the rate of cess on coal has been raised from Rs.10/-
to Rs.35/- per tone from 1.4.93 and collection of royalty on coal has also been
taken over by the Government from August, 1993. the rate of cess has
however been reduced recently to Rs.30 per M.T. All these measures including
setting up of two Divisional Offices at Jowai and Williamnagar have been
initiated with a view to augment State's revenue receipts. Government expects to
realise Rs.7.60 crores during the year 1993-94 and has set a target of Rs.7.80
crores for the year 1994-95.

During the year 1994-95, a total outlay of Rs.263.00 lakhs have been
proposed out of which Rs.150.00 lakhs has been earmarked for the coal Depot
Project at Jorabat. Two additional Divisional Offices at Tura and Nongstoin are
also proposed to be established. Granite rock investigation programme at an
estimated expenditure of Rs.50.00 lakhs is also on the anvil.

EDUCATION

In keeping with the Directive Principles of the Constitution to
Universalisation of Elementary Education including provision for formal and
non-formal education, several developmental programmes have continued to receive
Government's attention. Altogether 1621 teachers would be appointed under
Operation Blackboard Scheme. It is proposed to appoint 200 additional
teachers in Primary Schools 300 thatched Primary Schools will be provided with
durable building with 500 additional class rooms during 1994-95.
Government will continue with the management and control of primary
education in the State.

In the Secondary Education sector 3 more Secondary schools have been
selected for introduction of Higher Secondary course which would bring the
total number of such Institutions to 34. To keep pace with the national pattern
of education, the Government is introducing 10+2+3 pattern in phased manner.

In the field of Higher education, three year integrated course has been
introduced in all colleges. A new B.Ed. College established in Tura, will cater
to the training needs of Secondary teachers in Garo Hills. the Adult Education
Programme has 100 centres with 450 Jana Shikshan Nilayam or Village
Libraries to help retain the literacy skill. the State Council for Technical
Education has become operational.

A building complex for State Council for Educational Research and Training is
also coming up so that the in-service training of teachers, specially, in new
curriculum can be effectively conducted. Government will continue to improve
quality of Secondary Education with emphasis on teaching of Science and
Mathematics. Government will continue to extend financial assistance under
Deficit and Adhoc system to the privately managed Educational Institutions, such
as, Aided Colleges, High and Higher Secondary Schools, Middle and Primary
Schools for maintenance and for the purpose of extending facilities for sports
& Games, Library and Text books etc.

ARTS AND CULTURE

With its own distinct identity, tradition and culture, art and music and social
customs, Meghalaya, the dream child of the hill people is a bright scion in the
fabric on Indian polity. the Department has taken steps to unveil
the rich culture of the people by undertaking numerous research works. Books on
Socio Economic Survey, Festivals and ceremonies of Meghalaya are being
published. There is a proposal to set up an Academy which will consist of
literature, performing arts, crafts, music, theater etc. Documentary films on
music, dance and cultural life of the people of Meghalaya have also been
undertaken. Auditorium at Jowai Library will be opened for public during
the current year. Emphasis has also been given in regional and inter-regional
exchange for culture. Continued efforts are being made to develop State Folk
Museum and State Archives including steps to preserve the historical Monuments
of the State. The State Museum building at Shillong is nearing completion.

SPORTS AND YOUTH AFFAIRS

Sports and athletics in our Society are recognised as an essential feature of
human activity and their object is not merely utilitarian. the Government
are giving emphasis on the development of sports and games and welfare of
the youth of Meghalaya. Construction of outdoor and indoor Stadia, development
of the existing play grounds, providing financial assistance to various
sports and youth organisations with adequate training facilities to the budding
sport persons are included in the programme activity. In the current year 33
nos. of sports projects are under implementation; 14 nos. of new projects in
different districts with a total outlay of Rs.15.99 lakhs have been
sanctioned which will be taken up in 1994.

Our youths are participating in all major National, Inter-State and Regional
events in different disciplines, such as, Basketball, Athletics, Volleyball,
Archery, Badminton, Boxing, Martial Arts etc. Besides creation of games and
sports infrastructure, the Department also regularly organizes various
tournaments and sports meet to expose our youth in the field of competitive
games and sports.

SOCIAL WELFARE

The Government continue to implement various schemes for the Welfare of Women.
The Physically Handicapped Children, Juvenile delinquents, the aged and
the infirm and to strengthen viable voluntary Organisations engaged in
similar activities. Scholarships are awarded to the Physically Handicapped
students upto the College level, besides, prosthetic aid and Vocational training
facilities being extended to them.

Out of sanctioned 29 I.C.D.S., projects, 27 projects are operational and
remaining two will be made operational during 1994-95. The I.C.D.S., schemes are
implemented through Anganwadi Workers who are trained by the Government
under the Schemes of services for children in need of care and protection, 835
needy children are provided with food, shelter, clothing, education through 24
Voluntary Organisations. The Creche at Shillong for the State Government
employees is also run by the Indian Council of Social Welfare. Three Training
training in weaving, tailoring, knitting and embroidery are functioning.

HOUSING

According to statistics, one lakh sixty thousand houses are to be build in
Meghalaya to realise the dream of "Shelter for All" by 2001 A.D. to
achieve this goal, a special thrust has been made towards rural areas and
low income group categories through loan cum-subsidy scheme. The Department is
also giving grants-in-aid to the Meghalaya State Housing Board to render
assistance to the cyclone victims. Rs.310 lakhs as Loan to the middle
Income group and high income group are being sanctioned through this Board
during 1993-94 covering 3,235 families approximately. A provision of Rs.260.00
lakhs has been made which will extend benefit to 2,134 families during 1994-95.

HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

Government will endeavour to achieve the national goal of 'Health for All' by
200 A.D. Consolidation and optimum utilisation of infrastructure created
for health care in rural and urban areas will receive priority attention.
An intensive programme for upgradation of the existing Medicare
facilities at State level Medical Institutions and District level
Hospitals will be taken up. The on-going programmes for medical and paramedical
Human Resource Development and In-Service Training of such personnel will
receive special attention. Completion of the on-going projects relating to the
establishment of the Nurses Training Centre-cum-Hostel at Shillong, as well as
completion of the Out-patient Departmental Complex of Shillong Civil Hospital
will also be taken up on priority. Measures for identifying high risk areas in
respect of the HIV syndrome and launching an intensive programme to preempt
spread of AIDS will be taken up under the supervision and guidance
of a High-powered State Level Committee which has already been set up for
this purpose. The Blood Banking and Blood Screening facilities at Shillong
will be upgraded. Similar facilities will be established at all District
Hospitals in phased manner.

Government will continue to pursue the accelerated implementation of the first
phase of the programme for setting up of the North Eastern Indira Gandhi
Regional Institute of Health & Medical Science at Shillong.

PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT

Around 80 percent of the population of the State live in remote areas in
isolated pockets surrounded by difficult terrain. Roads constitute the
only means of transportation for them in Meghalaya. By the end of 1993-94
the State has anticipated to achieve the total length of 6189 kms. with a road
density of 27.62 kms. /100 sq.km against the National average
density of 48.79 Km/100 Sq. Km. Effort will continue to increase the road sector
both the State and the Central Government in the Eighth Plan.

During 1994-95, the Department has fixed the target to achieve a total road
length of 6319.00 Kms. with an outlay of Rs.5,300.00 lakhs. During the
year major thrust is given to improve the road network on rural areas for which
an amount of Rs.760.00 lakhs has been earmarked.

Due to increased load and intensity of traffic in general and coal
transportation in particular, the need to strengthen the pavements of roads,
upgrade the existing roads by improvement, widening, metalling and
blacktopping the construction including reconstruction of bridges and culverts
are being given adequate attention.

The Building Wing of Public Works Department is looking after construction
and maintenance of most of the Government Buildings including Meghalaya
Houses at Calcutta and New Delhi, and other places. Some important projects like
construction of Yojana Bhavan attached to Main Secretariat Complex,
Integrated office complex at Nongpoh, the office of the commissioner of Division
and its staff quarters at Tura, Police Headquarters Complex at Shillong
will be taken up in the coming year. The Meghalaya Government construction
Corporation Limited under the administration control of Public Works
Department has also taken up numerous projects.

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING

Government is according priority in providing drinking water and sanitation
facilities under various programmes in both urban and rural areas. 4,443
problems villages and 175 of non-problem villages have been provided with
drinking water facilities. 300 villages are covered under the drinking water
supply scheme during 1993-94. 308 newly identified villages are targeted for
next year in the continuing schemes. Augmentation works for Nongstoin, Nongpoh
and Williamnagar beside 202 villages with increased population are proposed for
the year 1994-95. Urban water supply programme have so far covered all the seven
towns in the State. Phase I and part of phase II of Greater Shillong Water
Supply Scheme have been completed with a capacity to deliver 50 lakh gallons of
water per day.

Government is also proposing to augment water supply in Tura, and Jowai.
Government has also taken up sanitation schemes in urban and rural areas to
provide hygienic and sanitary condition. The plan outlay for the year 1994-95
has been fixed at Rs.1831.00 lakhs.

TRANSPORT

Efficient and adequate transport system plays a key role in the economic
development of land-locked States like Meghalaya. The State Government have
taken up with the Railway Ministry to revive the original project of railway
line from Guwahati upto Byrnihat on priority basis and also to expedite
construction of the Railway line from Dudnoi to Depa. N.E.C. has already
given administrative approval to the construction of an airport at Baljek
valley in the West Garo Hills district. 40% of the cost of this project will be
borne by National Airport authority of India.

The role of Meghalaya Transport Corporation in the road Transport net work is
immense. The State has provided the basic transport infrastructure and
facilities through the Meghalaya Transport corporation operating on 53 routes.
with a fleet of 191 buses. The Corporation has provided service links to 610
villages. The Central Workshop at Shillong not only looks after the
maintenance of M.T.C. fleet, but also attends to the maintenance of all the
Government vehicles at Shillong. Another regional workshop of the M.T.C. has
been set up at Tura. There is a proposal for acquiring 21 new buses during
1994-95 for replacement of old and unserviceable buses.

With a view to promoting safe driving habits, driving training Schools have been
set up at Tura, Shillong and Jowai. The Department is also providing financial
assistance to unemployed Scheduled Caste/Schedule Tribe youths for purchase of
buses/three wheelers. Strengthening of enforcement machinery, Joint check gate
and automobile pollution control are being given due attention.

Government has also initiated steps to construct administrative and office
buildings both in the State and District Headquarters. Surveys for Rope way
project linking Upper Shillong-Umiam, and Tura Stadium-Tura Peak, have
also been completed by the North Eastern Council.

TOURISM

Meghalaya is dotted with a number of beautiful tourist spots where nature
unveils herself in all her glory. To attract tourists, Crow borough hotel at
Shillong, Wayside Amenities at Anogiri and Khliehriat, a Yatriniwas at
Shillong and Tura and tourist Bungalows at Siju and Baghmara are on the anvil.
With a view to encourage local people to participate in this activity,
Government is considering privitisation of some of the existing units.
Development of new tourist spots and construction of Tourist Bungalows at
Ranikor and Balpakram will be taken up.

It is expected that Restricted area Permit will be withdrawn and thereby
providing ample scope to the flow of substantial number of foreign tourists to
the State. It has been the Government's policy to take all steps to exploit
the vast tourism potential by improving existing facilities and developing
necessary infrastructures.

FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES

The entire State of Meghalaya has been brought under the coverage of Public
Distribution System. Of the total of 3629 Nos. of Fair Price Shops, 3014 Nos.
are functioning in the rural and border areas. Inspite of operational problems,
steps to improve the functioning of the machinery for distribution of essential
commodities are continuously being geared up. Mobile Van has been pressed
into service for non-P.D.S. commodities like pulses, M. Oil, Tea leaves, Baby
food, Kerosine etc. Vigilance Committee at District level has been constituted
to ensure effective supervision and distribution of essential commodities
through Fair Price Shops under the Integrated Tribal Development Scheme
for supplies of foodgrains at subsidised rate.

State level Consumers Protection Council has been set up to redress the problems
and grievances of the public. Seminars of local leaders, Headmen have been
organised to create the awareness of the rights and responsibilities of the
consumers.

REVENUE

Land in Meghalaya has not been cadastrally surveyed in most places. Government
is contemplating to set all lands cadastrally surveyed and Land Records prepared
to avoid litigations and to help people in getting financial
benefits from banks and other financial Institutions. Cadastral survey
work has been entrusted to the District Councils but the progress of work
is yet to gain momentum.

Consultation with Government of Assam to find an amicable solution to the vexed
boundary problem between the two States is going on at different levels.

WEIGHT AND MEASURES

This Organisation of the Government is responsible for uniformity and accuracy
in the weights and measures. The enforcement work in the field includes frequent
inspections, seizures, surprise raids and legal action against the
defaulters. Stamping of weighting and measuring instruments are regularly done
to check the tendency of cheating by unscrupulous traders.

Enforcements through field staff to ensure uniformity and accuracy in weights
and measures and prices of packaged commodities are carried out by this
Department so that people in general and the consumers in particular do not
suffer at the hands of the unscrupulous traders. Inspection and check of
weighting instruments are made periodically.

BORDER AREAS DEVELOPMENT

To improve the economic conditions of people residing in border areas, various
schemes through the different Department have been taken up. Grant-in-aid to
twenty-five numbers of Schools amounting to Rs.20.00 lakhs has been proposed
during 1994-95. In addition to this, an amount of Rs.149.60 lakhs has been
earmarked during 1994-95 for various schemes to be executed by concerned
Departments for over-all improvement of the socio-economic condition of the
border people.

PRINTING AND STATIONERY

The construction of Multi-storied building to replace the old Assam-Type
Government Press building in phased manner is going on and is expected to be
completed during 1994-95. When fully completed, it will provide all modern
facilities in printing job of the government Departments. The Branch Press at
Tura is also being extended. Both the Presses will be further modernised
by providing sophisticated machinery like offset Machine, Process Camera etc.
during the year 1994-95.

GENERAL ADMEINISTRATION

Development of infrastructure in terms of office accommodation at the
State/District/Sub Divisional head quarters and been given utmost
importance. Rs.3000 lakhs is the proposed outlay for construction of
administrative and residential buildings during the 8th Plan period. Government
is planning to ease the shortage in regard to office accommodation by taking up
construction of building in the Secretariat Hills and adjoining areas.

Suitable land for the Meghalaya House at New Bombay and 2nd Meghalaya House at
Eastern Metropolitan Bye-pass, Calcutta has been acquired. Preliminary
development of these sites and construction of buildings thereon are under
examination of the Government.

PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

The scheme of Youth Parliament is implemented to infuse the knowledge of
parliamentary system among the youths. Incentives by way of distribution
of prizes and awards were given to the participants.

HOME (POLICE)

The law and Order situation throughout the State was, by and large, peaceful
during the year. 1993 Meghalaya Police have initiated result-oriented
changes in Infiltration Branch; Checkgates and posts have been shifted to
identified areas of infiltration. In addition, new check posts have also been
set up in strategic routes of inter-district border. These measures proved
successful when a record 2741 infiltrators were detected during 1993. Schemes
for creation of a Mobile Task Force, Reverine Police and Police squads are under
active consideration of the Government. Police Radio Organisation has set up 1
HF Station and 7 VHF Stations. Also date Communication over VHF
Radio has been installed between State Capital and 5 district Head quarters. A
significant achievement of the department is capture of a large cache of illegal
arms and ammunition and different Narcotic drugs and psychotropic
substances which reflect its efficient functioning.

To facilitate investigation into cases like misappropriation and embezzlement of
public fund and other acts of corruption, the CID (Hq) at Shillong
has been declared a Police Station largely on CBI model for ensuring prompt
investigation and charge sheeting of the offender. Under the Police Housing
Scheme, all efforts have been made to provide accommodation to all categories of
Police Personnel. For the year 1994-95 an allocation of Rs.100.00 lakhs has been
earmarked in the State Plan for the purpose. Performance in regard to crime
detection as a whole has been satisfactory.

HOME (JAILS)

The Planning Commission continue to extend plan assistance with a provision of
Rs.200.00 lakhs for 1994-95. Construction of a new District Jail Complex in the
existing land in Shillong started during the year 1993-94. Special renovation
work is also proposed to be made in the State Home for mentally ill People at
Mawlai. Construction of Sub-Jails at Mairang, Dadenggiri, Resubelpara will be
under taken. In line with the Central Policy on jail reform, the Government
proposes to continue the various developmental activities in jail premises for
the benefit of jail inmates.

HOME (CIVIL DEFENCE)

Civil Defence and Home Guards personnel are deployed to assist the civil
administration during emergent situations and render relief services in
times of natural calamities. It acts as an auxiliary force in assisting
the Police in law and order duties and is also assigned with security duties,
e.g., to guard the State Government establishments including the State
Secretariat. Personnel of the Border Wing of the Home Guards are deployed on the
Indo-Bangladesh border.

POLITICAL

Stability of administration and maintenance of peace and tranquility are
essential conditions for all round development of State. The objectives
and will continue to maintain its policy of fair and just treatment to all
citizens. For last one year law and order situation of the State has been by and
large satisfactory. The State of Meghalaya has problems of infiltration of
foreigners from Bangladesh and Nepal. To tackle with this serious problem,
Government had set up 4 watch posts, 4 passport check-posts. 10 patrol posts and
12 infiltrator check-posts, Two check posts have been shifted to Sonapur and 8th
mile at Jowai, as these places were identified as potential catchment areas of
infiltrators. Similar measures have been taken in West Khasi Hills District too.
Issue of Identity Card has been sanctioned by the Government of India which will
help towards speedy detection of foreign infiltrators.

DISTRICT COUNCILS

Although the District Councils are autonomous bodies, they depend largely
on Government grants for implementation of various schemes. Construction of
village roads, footpaths, small bridges, playgrounds, ring-wells, water tanks etc.
are undertaken by the Autonomous District Councils.

While a total outlay of Rs.1,300.00 lakhs has been earmarked under the scheme
for "Aid to the District Councils" on the recommendation of the State
Planning Board for the Eighth Plan period, the allocation for the year
1994-95 is Rs.250.00 lakhs.

URBAN AFFAIRS

This Department is to ensure orderly growth Urban centres and their proper
management. The Master Plans for Shillong, Jowai and Tura have been completed.
Steps have been taken to reduce traffic congestion by providing off-road parking
lots. The major parking lots opposite to Apex Bank, Laitumkhrah Parking and the
parking in the Cantonment area of Shillong are in progress. Considerable
improvements have been ,made towards connecting different localities
by a network of roads and footpaths. Commercial Complexes are being constructed
in Shillong, Tura, Williamnagar and also at Baghmara. Nehru Rozgar Yojana, Urban
Basic Services for the poor are implemented through Municipal Boards. A massive
programme for conversion of dry latrines into Sanitary Latrines in
Shillong and Tura is proposed to be taken up. This is likely to be
completed by the end of 8th Plan. Government have also sanctioned setting up of
a Satellite Township near Shillong to ease Congestion.

INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

This Department keeps the people informed of various developmental programmes
and activities of the Government and involves people through various exhibitions
at District and Sub-Divisional levels and through a net work of District
Sub-Divisional offices and 76 rural integrated Information Centres. The State
participated in the India International Trade Fair 1993 at New Delhi.
Dissemination of information for public awareness would continue to receive
Government support and priority.

LABOUR

The Department is connected with the implementation of welfare schemes relating
to labour of industrial units in the State and supervision and enforcement of
Labour Act and rules. During the period 1993-94 the State enjoyed peaceful
industrial relations. The District Implementation Committees have been
constituted to ensure that the workers are paid due wages in proper manner by
the Management. The Vigilance Committees have also been constituted to see that
there is no practice of bonded labour which is at present non-existent in the
State.

SERICULTURE AND WEAVING

Sericulture and Handloom Weaving are important cottage Industries in Meghalaya
which provide subsidiary occupation to the rural people and help augment their
family income. Government is giving its full thrust in this sector so that this
avocation can be adopted by the people on a full time basis. The Department at
the same time is taking all steps to improve productivity. Quality control
of forty two block plantations for Mulberry, Eri and Muga has been organised.
Improved varieties of saplings are raised in departmental nurseries for
distribution to the farmers. Training of progressive farmers are also conducted.
Handloom weaving is also receiving equal attention for quality production of
fabrics with better designs. Steps have also been taken for improvement of
reeling and spinning for production of silk yarn.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Science and Technology cell under Planning Department is carrying out activities
in the field of popularisation of science, introduction of appropriate
technologies, S&T Model villages, sponsored projects, application of Remote
Sensing technique for which an outlay of Rs.110.00 lakhs during 1994-95 has been
proposed.

Science Populatisation is aimed at inculcating scientific temper among the
general masses, particularly the Student Community, through Science Talent
Competition, Excursions, Audio-Visual Programmes etc. In the field of
Appropriate Technology, Improved Chulha, Law cost Sanitation, Water filter, Rain
Water harvesting Projects are being taken up. One model Village in Ri Bhoi
District and two other villages in East Khasi Hills and West Garo Hills are
being taken up during the current year. One more village is being considered in
the next financial year.

Under the Sponsored Projects scheme, school level students' Project covering 20
schools per district is being undertaken during the current year. Basic visual
Interpretation system for the proposed Remote Sensing Centre have already been
acquired. Procurement of Digital Interpretation system is also under
consideration. Employment Generation Council has been set up to review the
performance in physical and employment generation which will also suggest
measures for sustained growth of employment opportunities.

Sir, I have broadly outlined the policies and programmes of the State Government
for 1994-95. The Plan Supplement will indicate the details of the various
schemes and programmes proposed to be implemented during the year. I would now
like to present a brief account of the actuals for 1992-93 and the revised
estimates for 1993-94 before I present the budget estimates for 1994-95.

ACTUALS 1992-93

During 1992-93 the receipts and expenditure on all accounts were Rs.2429.49
crores and Rs.2443.80 crores respectively resulting in a deficit of Rs.14.31
crores. The year opening with a negative balance of Rs.45.76 crores. Thus
together with a negative opening balance of Rs.45.76 crores, the year 1992-93
closed with deficit of Rs.60.07.

REVISED ESTIMATES 1993-94

The year 1993-94 has been financially a very difficult year and the State
Government had unavoidably lapsed into overdraft intermittently till October
1993. The financial crisis has been largely caused by systemic changes in the
pattern of providing funds to the State by the Centre such as non-provision
of funds for meeting the 7th Plan committed liability which has been placed at
Rs.36.13 crores in the current year and large uncovered non-plan revenue
gap. The State Government with its meager resources could not be expected
to bridge the gap. On the other hand it had to incur additional revenue
expenditure for payment of additional D.A. to State Government employees and
other essential development and non-development expenditure. The overdraft
reached the peak level of 59.91 crores in April 1993. to meet the
situation, it has been necessary for the State Government to adopt stringent
economy measures curtailing expenditure particularly on the non-plan side.
Appreciating the State's difficulty the Government of India had sanctioned
advance plan assistance of Rs.48.47 crores to help the State Government in
meeting its urgent commitments. As a result of serious administrative and
economy measures it has been possible for the State Government to avoid not only
lapse into overdraft but also availing ways and means advance since November,
1993. The economy measures will however have to continue for sometime. The
financial problem of the State has been taken into account in our
Memorandum to the 10th Finance Commission will take a sympathetic and realistic
views of the State Government's financial needs for better governance and
sustained social and economic development.

The Budget estimates for 1993-94 estimated a total revenue receipts of Rs.524.28
crores which is now Rs.525.47 crores. This is due to the increase in State's tax
and non-tax revenue from Rs.67.64 crores to Rs.75.87 crores. The increase is
largely due to the measures of additional resource mobilisation which I had
mentioned in my last year's Budget Speech. However, our share of Union Excise
Duties has decreased from Rs.121.12 crores to Rs.112.92 crores. The Budget
estimate for the year provided a total revenue expenditure of Rs.516.59 crores
which now stands at Rs.516.57 crores reflecting out ability to restrict
revenue expenditure. The total revised receipts and expenditure on other
accounts outside the revenue account have been estimated at Rs.2497.57 crores
and Rs.2501.15 crores respectively. The year was estimated to close with a
deficit of Rs.97.20 crores. However, it is now estimated to close with a deficit
of Rs.94.68 crores and together with the negative opening cash balance of
Rs.60.07 crores, the year will end with a negative balance of Rs.154.75 crores
as against the projected level of Rs.175.25 crores in the Budget
estimates.

BUDGET ESTIMATES 1994-95

During 1994-95 the total revenue receipts is estimated at Rs.580.84 crores. The
total revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs.544.26 crores. This includes a
non-plan expenditure of Rs.368.95 crores and a plan expenditure of
Rs.175.31 crores, inclusive of State Plan, Central Sector/Centrally Sponsored
Plan and North Eastern Council regional Plan. there is a surplus of Rs.36.58
crores on revenue account.

The estimated receipts on other accounts outside the revenue account are
Rs.2552.52 crores and the estimated expenditure are Rs.2641.09 crores. Thus the
deficit on other accounts outside the revenue account is Rs.88.57 crores. This
together with the surplus of Rs.36.58 crores on revenue account will
reduce the deficit to Rs.51.99 crores. However taking into account the negative
opening balance of Rs.154.75 crores, the year 1994-95 is estimated to end with a
deficit of Rs.206.74 crores. The board details are indicated at Annexure II.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION MEASURE TO COVER DEFICIT

With a view to reducing the estimated deficit to the extent possible I propose
the following measures of additional resource mobilisation.

(i) Imposition of ad-valorem method of taxation in place of
existing rates of taxes per litre of all petroleum products and enhancement of
the tax per rupee value of the following petroleum products on ad-valorem basis
over the existing level.

(a) Motor Spirit
- 5 paise on a rupee

(b) Diesel Oil
- 4 paise on a rupee

(c) Lubricant
- 5 paise on a rupee

(d) Kerosene not
ordinary use as in internal combustion - 1 paise on a rupee

(e) Crude oil
- 10 paise on a rupee

(f) Motor spirit
used as fuel for aircraft including aviation turbine fuel - 20 paise
on a rupee.

(v) Enhancement of the rate of Security Deposit on coal
at a flat rate of Rs.650 per truck carrying both lump or handpick variety as
well as R.O.M. or mixed variety.

(vi) Enhancement of export transit pass fee from Rs.100 per
truck to Rs.500 per truck (flat rate) in respect of round timber log (including
log with bark and without bark) and enhancement of fee from Rs.100 per truck to
Rs.200 per truck in respect of timbers of other forms.

(vii) Imposition of a flat rate of Rs.200 per truck on minor
minerals and forest produce exporting outside the State.

In line with National Policy to promote Tourism, which has been recently
highlighted in a conference on Tourism and Civil aviation of North-Eastern
Region including Sikkim, held at Shillong, the State Governments have decided to
reduce the tax on all luxuries provided in Hotels and lodging houses in the
State by 50% of the existing rates.

Meghalaya State Electricity Board has been facing a continuing resource
shortfall leading to huge losses on revenue account. Several factors have
contributed to this of which the basic inviability of the rural electrification
schemes and low rate of tariff far below the cost of production are of major
importance. The capital structure of Meghalaya State Electricity Board built
entirely on loan has also entailed a huge position to discharge due to lack of
adequate surplus. Though the negative balance of Meghalaya State
Electricity Board has come down in the current year, the problem still persists
and calls for some immediate remedial measures. While the Government will give a
fresh look to the structural issues separately, a need has arisen for
considering a reasonable increase in tariff to offset partly the normal increase
in operational costs and to improve the power supply. It is pertinent to mention
that following the tentative agreement with Assam Electricity Board, for an
increase of 10% in the rate of supply to Assam, similar increase in power tariff
for sale inside the State both for domestic and other supplies has become
imperative. The proposed tariff for domestic supply is 73 paise per unit. I seek
your cooperation and support in this regard.

The aforesaid measures are expected to yield additional revenue of about
Rs.567.00 lakhs. As is evident from annexure II, the reality is that we have
indulged in living beyond our means and this improvement of financial
discipline and control measures with particular focus on restricting non-plan
expenditure would have to be strictly and to improve productivity and efficiency
have to be underscored. The Economy measures undertaken in the past
are to be continued and directed to enforce better financial discipline during
1994-95. It should be ensured that investment of plan funds takes place in
productive schemes generating optimal returns in terms of social and economic
benefits. Further streamlining of the Planning process and integration
with credit plans has to be achieved along with effective monitoring and
evaluation of schemes for optimising benefits. Honourable members, I am
confident that with your conscious and concerted support, the objective of
achieving financial discipline with improvement in quality of programme
implementation and services, will be realised.

With these words, Sir, the budget estimates for 1994-95 are presented to this
august House consideration and approval. However, to enable the Government to
carry on with its duties and defray expenditure from the first day of the next
financial year, I propose that the House may grant a vote-on-account.

JAI HIND

ANNEXURE I

STATEMENT SHOWING THE SECTORAL ALLOCATION UNDER 'STATE PLAN
FOR
1993-94 AND 1994-95

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Name of Sector

1993-94

1994-95

1.

2.

3

A. ECONOMIC SERVICES

I. Agriculture and Allied Services -

1. Crop Husbandry

1112.00

1072.00

(i) Assistance to Small
Farmers/Marginal Farmers

75.00

75.00

2. Soil and Water Conservation

702.00

702.00

3. Animal Husbandry

500.00

450.00

4. Dairy Development

75.00

50.00

5. Fisheries

114.00

114.00

6. Forestry and Wildlife

1200.00

1100.00

7. Storage and Warehousing

25.00

25.00

8. Agricultural Research and Education

30.00

30.00

9. Agriculture Financial Institutions

1.00

1.00

10 Agricultural Marketing and Quality Control

390.00

390.00

11.Co-operation :

250.00

250.00

TOTAL - I- Agriculture and Allied Services

4474.00

4199.00

II Rural Development

1. Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)

210.00

210.00

2. Integrated Rural Energy Programme (IREP)

70.00

100.00

3.Jawahar Rozgar Yojana

175.00

79.00

4.Land Reforms

100.00

100.00

5.Community Development and Panchayats

410.00

410.00

6. Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS)

96.00

7. Special Rural Work Programme

90.00

8..Research and Training in Rural Development.

10.00

10.00

TOTAL -II- Rural Development

975.00

1095.00

III.Special Area Programme

Border Area Development
Programme

265.00

265.00

Total - III - Border Area
Development

265.00

265.00

IV.Irrigation and Flood Control

1. Medium Irrigation

270.00

270.00

2. Minor Irrigation

750.00

263.00

3. Command Area Development

65.00

50.00

4. Flood Control Projects

100.000

100.00

Total -IV -Irrigation and Flood Control

1185.00

1083.00

V. Energy -

1. Power

4450.00

4450.00

2. Non-Conventional sources of Energy
(NRSE)

85.00

85.00

Total -V- Energy

4535.00

4535.00

VI. Industry and Minerals :-

1. Village and Small Industries

145.00

145.00

2. Sericulture and Weaving

135.00

135.00

3. Industries (other than village and Small
Industries)

815.00

917.00

4. Mining

263.00

263.00

Total - VI- Industries and Minerals

1358.00

1460.00

VII. Transport

1. Roads and
Bridges

5260.00

5300.00

2. Roads
Transport

180.00

250.00

3. Other
Transport Services

100.00

118.00

Total - VII-Transport

5540.00

5668.00

VIII. Science, Technology and Environment

1.Scientific Research including Science and
Technology

60.00

110.00

2.Ecology and Environment

50.00

50.00

Total-VIII- Science, Technology and Environment

110.00

160.00

IX. General Economic Services

1. Secretariat Economic Services

85.00

85..00

2. Tourism

360.00

350.00

3. Survey and Statistics

24.00

24.00

4. Civil Supplies

31.00

31.00

5. District Councils

250.00

250.00

6. Weights and Measures

14.00

14.00

Total -IX- General Economic Services

764.00

754.00

X. SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATION :-

1. General Education

2575.00

2575.00

2. Technical Education

56.00

56.00

3. Art and Culture

150.00

150.00

4. Sports and Youth Services

325.00

325.00

Sub- Total-
Education,

3106.00

3106.00

5. Medical and Public
Health

1079.00

1079.00

6. Water Supply and
Sanitation

1870.00

1831.00

7. Housing General

310.00

300.00

8. Urban Development

877.00

877.00

9. Information and
Publicity

93.00

75.00

10. welfare of Schedule Castes
Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes.

7.00

7.00

11. Labour Welfare

17.00

17.00

12. Training and Employment

97.00

101.00

13. Social Security and Welfare

85.00

85.00

14. Nutrition

215.00

238.00

TOTAL - X SOCIAL SERVICES

7756.00

7716.00

XI General Services :-

1. Stationery and Printing

141.00

60.00

2.Public Works

(i)
G.D.A. Buildings etc.

550.00

550.00

(ii)
Jails

200.00

200.00

3. Other Administrative
Services

(i)
Meghalaya Administrative Training Institute

55.00

55.00

(ii)
Fire Protection services

192.00

150.00

(iii)
Police Housing

........

100.00

(iv)
Judiciary Buildings

........

50.00

Total - XI - General Services

1138.00

1165.00

GRAND TOTAL

28100.00

28100.00

ANNEXURE -II

THE FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR 1994-95 WITH THOSE OF
THE PREVIOUS YEARS.